Hair Washing Tips For Seniors
As seniors get older they may have trouble with personal care tasks like showering and washing their hair. And seniors who have been in the hospital because of a medical event or a fall may need to have their hair washed immediately after they are released but need help to do it. Personal care at […]
4 Tips to Help Seniors Manage Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month and it’s a good time for seniors and their family members to learn more about how Lupus affects seniors and how seniors can manage their Lupus flares. Typically Lupus is diagnosed when people are younger, but one study found that almost 20% of the people diagnosed with Lupus in a […]
At Your Side Home Care Houston Wins 2022 Franchisee of the Year Award!
ComForCare Awards Its Highest Honor to Franchisee at Annual Conference TROY, MI (April 4,2023)– ComForCare/At Your Side, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, awarded the 2022 Franchisee of the Year award to Rick, Donna and Rudy Wrabel, At Your Side Home Care owners in Houston, TX. The award recognized their dedication to clients and […]
Support Those Local Businesses During Small Business Week
You may have heard of #smallbusinesssaturday, but did you know there is an entire week set aside to raise awareness of supporting small businesses? April 30-May 6 is National Small Business Week. This week recognizes the important contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. If your loved one or your family has a heart […]
Tips Seniors Can Use To Stay Connected To Family Far Away
When seniors have family that live too far away to visit often, it can be hard for them to stay connected. Seniors that have family living far away have to be careful that they don’t become socially isolated or lonely because they don’t get to see their loved ones often. With modern technology and a […]
What Seniors Should Look For In A Home If They Want To Age In Place
Seniors that want to age in place may decide that it’s better for them to sell their existing family home and find a senior-friendly home that will allow them to grow older in safety and comfort. And there are lots of great options for seniors when it comes to buying homes that are made for […]
How Often Do Seniors Need To Shower?
Seniors may avoid showering for a number of reasons. Some seniors are not physically able to shower very easily so they need personal care at home and may only be able to shower on certain days when personal care at home is available to them. Others may suffer from depression or anxiety and not shower […]
Why Is Senior Home Care So Important for Older Adults?
Aging adults can find it frustrating to deal with even normal everyday tasks as they get older. That’s often because health challenges, physical limitations, and other difficulties seem to increase at the same time. Help from senior home care providers can make all of these issues less of a burden for aging adults, allowing them […]
Six Ways 24-hour Home Care Can Help Seniors Who Have Vision Trouble
Many seniors find that as they age, vision problems become more severe. Cataracts, low vision, and eye illnesses that have no cure, like age-related macular degeneration, all limit a senior’s ability age in place the way that they might have planned. 24-hour home care providers offer assistance with activities of daily living, safety, fall prevention, […]
Understanding Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
Although it’s sometimes written off as lacking energy, fatigue is a symptom that can swiftly become incapacitating. Everyone experiences fatigue differently, and many possible explanations exist. Sometimes the cause is simple, such as inadequate sleep. No matter the reason, seniors should be cognizant of chronic fatigue and talk with their medical team if fatigue begins […]